How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)
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omic creation: sketch to print. Design 4-page stories, master layouts & bring ideas to life. #ComicArt"
This project-based course guides you through the complete process of creating an original comic book, from initial concept to final publication. Led by experienced comic creators, the course covers essential steps including story development, scripting, thumbnailing, penciling, lettering, and inking. Students create a four-page minicomic while learning professional techniques and industry insights. The curriculum includes interviews with comic industry legends and practical exercises to develop both creative and technical skills.
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What you'll learn
Develop original comic book concepts
Write effective comic scripts
Create professional thumbnails and layouts
Master penciling and lettering techniques
Learn proper inking methods
Assemble finished comic books
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.9 Hours PreRecorded video
12 peer reviews
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course provides comprehensive instruction in comic book creation, covering six essential phases: idea generation, script writing, thumbnailing, penciling, lettering, and inking. Students learn through a combination of video lessons, professional interviews, hands-on assignments, and peer feedback. The project-centered approach ensures practical application of concepts, culminating in the creation of an original four-page minicomic ready for printing and sharing.
Part 1 - Course Overview & Finding Your Great Idea
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Part 2: Writing Your Comic Script
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Part 3: Thumbnails
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Part 4: Penciling & Lettering
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Part 5: Inking
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Part 6: Putting Your Comic Together & Course Wrap-up
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Professional Writer and Creative Content Creator
Chris O'Keeffe brings over 15 years of diverse professional writing experience spanning journalism and marketing. Beyond his professional writing career, he has demonstrated his creative abilities through musical endeavors, having written and released five albums with three different bands. Currently, he serves as a full-time copywriter and content creator at GYK Antler in Massachusetts, where he continues to apply his extensive writing expertise. His teaching experience includes instructing English courses, drawing from his broad background in both commercial and creative writing
Digital Education Innovator and Art Educator
Patrick has dedicated the past six years to art education in Southern California, combining his storytelling abilities with innovative teaching methods. His career spans both traditional and digital education platforms, notably serving as the lead MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) instructor and developer at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education. As the founder of Making Comics Worldwide, a nonprofit organization, he has worked to make art education more accessible through digital platforms. His work focuses on developing creative ways to teach storytelling and art, leveraging both traditional classroom experiences and modern educational technology to reach broader audiences. His expertise in both art education and digital learning platforms has allowed him to create innovative approaches to teaching visual storytelling and comics creation
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